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Overview

Let Scandinavian Gatherings be your hygge handbook (pronounced hoo-ga) for cozy retreats in the comfort of your own home! With this darling collection of Scandinavian-inspired recipes, crafts, and entertaining ideas, you can turn your home into a stress-free hygge oasis and embrace relaxation the Nordic way. From the creator of the popular Lulu the Baker blog, Scandinavian Gatherings illustrates the Scandinavian spirit of simple pleasures through 10 seasonal, family-friendly gatherings filled with the flavors and traditions of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland (a region regularly reported as the happiest place on earth!).

The book boasts 30 simple craft projects for entertaining and decorating, as well as 40 accessible recipes that put a modern twist on sweet and savory Scandinavian treats. You’ll soon be warming your home with the comforting smells of Mom’s Maple Pecan Rings, Swedish Meat Pies, Lucia Buns, Hot Chocolate with Homemade Cardamom Marshmallows, and more.

With gatherings like Nordic Brunch, Woodland Tea Party, Afternoon Fika, Lucia Day, and Christmas Cookie Exchange, you’ll be able to relax with loved ones and enjoy the hygge atmosphere.

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About the Author

Melissa Bahen writes Lulu the Baker, a food and lifestyle blog focusing on fresh recipes, simple projects, and modern country life. She lives in western Oregon.

Editorial Reviews

In Scandinavia, there's a reason to celebrate every season. Through her recipes and DIY projects, Melissa Bahen does an excellent job of introducing readers to the cozy flavor of the Scandinavian lifestyle, whether you're planning a festive special occasion or just want to make every day a little more magical.”—Anna Brones and Johanna Kindvall, authors of Fika: The Art of the Swedish Coffee Break

“I love the word hygge, a Scandinavian way to describe a life lived beautifully, simply, and cozily. Melissa Bahen has created a completely hygge world in this book.”—Adrianna Adarme, author of The Year of Cozy

“Scandinavian Gatherings in one word: nostalgia! It is just the book I would have loved to have had when I moved to Scandinavia myself. Every project and every recipe is now on my to-do list!”—Brittany Jepsen, TheHouseThatLarsBuilt.com

“Scandinavian Gatherings is full of the kind of sweet celebrations that make the world a more magical and meaningful place. From the everyday tradition of fika (a daily coffee break to visit with friends and family), to Lucia Day (celebrating light and generosity), I was mesmerized by Melissa’s family traditions, delectable recipes, and heartfelt gatherings.”—Jennifer Shea, author of Trophy: Cupcakes & Parties!

“Melissa Bahen has captured everything I love about the culture that I married into—including delicious, comforting baked goods and whimsical, timeless decor rooted in folk tradition. This book will make decorating and cooking for your gatherings just as fun as the gatherings themselves!”—Molly Yeh, MyNameIsYeh.com

“A delightful book packed with mouthwatering recipes and charming craft ideas, perfect for anyone looking for a hands-on way to re-create traditional Scandinavian festivities, alone or with the help of the entire family.”—Niki Brantmark, MyScandinavianHome.com

“I’d like to escape into the pages of Scandinavian Gatherings every afternoon, exactly when only a Cream Cake with Fresh Strawberries or Waffle Cookies will do. This gem of a cookbook mixed with crafty projects inspires me to make and celebrate.”—Maggie Battista, author of Food Gift Love and founder of Eat Boutique

“Scandinavian food culture is not just about the food and the landscape or the cold and the light, it is a way of eating, a way of being together. Scandinavian Gatherings captures that beautifully.” —Andreas Viestad, author of Kitchen of Light

“A great addition to your own coffee table collection.” —The Crafted Life

“Enchanting…[Melissa Bahen] has captured the hospitality of her heritage.” —Top of Mind

“Cozy the Scandinavian way.”—Parentmap

“Magic.”—Shrimp Salad Circus

“[For] entertaining.”—Book Larderblog

“Fabulous.”—Pencil Shaving Studio

“Incredibly cozy.”—The Mom Edit

"Packed full of ways to celebrate the hygge life."— Seattle Refined

"Scandinavian Gatherings is a charming seasonal entertaining cookbook for fans of Scandinavian cuisine."— The Washington Book Review

“[This] new book - Scandinavian Gatherings - would make a fantastic gift!”— Cloudy Day Gray“[T]here is so much to love about the Scandinavian culture, food, and design. And this book totally captures that. It’s one of those books you just want to crawl into….and smell the beautiful flowers, help set the table, slice off a chunk of the fresh bread.”— Make Everyday

"This book is a feast for the eyes that I cannot wait to try out to create a literal feast."—Book Nerd Mommy

"Really lovely... gorgeous photography. If you’re into the Scandinavian lifestyle, which I know everybody is, this is a great one!" —Design Mom

"A charming book that delivers delicious offerings to your table as well as decorating ideas and crafts to make those times with family and friends more beautiful." —Eat Your Books (blog)

"Highlight[s] the comfort and coziness of Scandinavian food!"—Sweet Paul (blog)

"The first thing I noticed about this book is how gorgeous it is… this book is full of information about Scandinavian culture and craft ideas." —Frankly Entertaining (blog)

"A beautiful book." —Say Yes (blog)

"I’m super impressed with Melissa Bahen… Hygge is all about gatherings, all about atmosphere and bonding."—Hungry Squared (podcast)

"Perfect for fans of Scandinavian style, food, and tradition."—Shelf Joy

"We refer to this book for inspiration. It has a whole chapter on creating a woodland tea party, complete with teacup terrarium and mushroom felt garland tutorials."—My Name Is Yeh (blog)

"Traditional sweet and savory Scandinavian recipes tweaked for American palates paired with easy craft projects for entertaining will make any midsummer gathering perfectly cozy."—King County Library System

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